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Neetu Kapoor Shares Unseen Family Pic Of Rishi Kapoor And Baby Riddhima
Last Updated: Recently, Riddhima got the first tattoo on July 8, on her mother Neetu Kapoor's 66th birthday. She shared photos Neetu Kapoor took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she shared a rare black-and-white throwback photo featuring her late husband Rishi Kapoor and their daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. The photo, originally posted by a fan page and reshared by Neetu on her Instagram Stories, quickly went viral. Taking to her Instagram stories, Neetu Kapoor shared a photo in which Rishi Kapoor and baby Riddhima Kapoor Sahni are seen posing. 'Rare and nostalgic' reads the caption. Recently, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni has chosen a deeply personal way to honour the love she holds for her parents, Neetu Kapoor and the late Rishi Kapoor. The designer and daughter of Bollywood royalty revealed two new tattoos, each one a moving tribute to the eternal connection she shares with them. Taking to Instagram, Riddhima shared a picture of the new ink on her forearm, featuring the words 'Kuks" and 'Mushk", the adorable nickname she has given to her mother and late father. Along with the picture, she wrote, 'Inked with the deepest link. Har janam main same parents. A prayer in writing. #kuksmushkforever." Riddhima got the first tattoo on July 8, on her mother Neetu Kapoor's 66th birthday. Taking to her Instgram Stories, she revealed the first tattoo, featuring the word 'Kuks". In the caption, she wrote, 'Stung by a tattoo bee on my mom's birthday and loving it. She calls me 'Kuks'." On the professional front, Neetu Kapoor last appeared with her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni in Netflix's Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. In 2022, she made her big-screen comeback and won hearts with their touching performance in Jugjugg Jeeyo. Looking ahead, Neetu will appear in the upcoming documentary series Dining With The Kapoors. It will take a deep dive into the Kapoor family's rich legacy in cinema and food, offering a rare glimpse into their heartwarming bonds with each other. Joining Neetu on the show will be Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Armaan Jain, Aadar Jain and more. The makers are yet to announce the release date of the series. It will be streaming on Netflix. First Published: July 23, 2025, 14:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Delhi's Minto Bridge Fine Despite Heavy Rains, Internet Calls It ‘Medical Miracle'
Last Updated: The infamous underbridge that is believed to be over 90 years old was caught functioning properly for once amidst the monsoon season. As torrential rains struck the national capital, Delhiites immediately worried for the infamous Minto Bridge with its reputation for waterlogging and traffic malfunctions. Much to everyone's surprise, the bridge functioned smoothly on Wednesday, July 23, with no case of waterlogging encountered by the locals and travellers. The railway underbridge, which is approaching a century of its existence, has faced major waterlogging issues since its Independence. Because it lies at the key traffic junction of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Marg and Swami Vivekananda Marg (formerly Minto Road), the underbridge often posed an unavoidable hurdle during the monsoon season in the past for travellers going towards Connaught Place on one side and New Delhi station, Old Delhi and Darya Ganj on the other. While the strategic positioning of the underbridge supports heavy vehicle turnout, it endured a flood of water gathering during the rainfalls in the city, causing a major traffic issue. The scenes were different today, however, as news agency ANI posted a video showing normal vehicular movement and no waterlogging at the infamous bridge. 'Latest visuals from Minto Bridge; traffic running smoothly. The national capital received heavy rainfall this morning," read the caption to the video, which would've raised eyebrows for locals used to facing traffic problems at the Minto Bridge. 'Despite heavy rain, traffic moved smoothly at Minto Bridge, once the first to flood with even a drizzle. That's the change Delhi is witnessing under the BJP government in just a few months!" tweeted BJP's Amit Malviya, who credited the change to the BJP government in Delhi under the new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. An X user summed up the emotions of the Delhiites on seeing a smoothly functioning Minto Bridge, writing: 'Breaking: Minto Bridge survives Delhi rains without turning into a swimming pool! Adbhut! Avishwasniya! Akalpaniya! (Amazing! Unbelievable! Unimaginable)." Another, however, gave a reality check to everyone by saying this should ideally not even be news in a developing country. 'One of the busiest roads in the most important borough of the country's capital, not being waterlogged due to rain is news in this country," the user wrote. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 14:33 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss releases logo for his statewide tour
Last Updated: Chennai, Jul 23 (PTI) PMK leader Dr Anbumani Ramadoss released the logo for his statewide tour, 'Tamil Nadu People's Rights Retrieval Journey,' on Wednesday. Despite differences with his father and founder of PMK Dr S Ramadoss over control of the Vanniyar dominated party, Anbumani announced plans to take out the statewide tour and released the logo on the social media platform 'X'. His one-hundred-day programme commences on July 25 at Thiruporur in neighbouring Chengalpattu district and concludes on November 1 in Dharmapuri. He has been interacting with the party functionaries at the district level. He announced the 'Tamil Nadu People's Rights Retrieval Journey'. This journey aims to create awareness among the people to restore their rights that were allegedly taken away due to 'bad governance', Anbumani claimed. 'The DMK government is preventing the people of Tamil Nadu from enjoying 10 fundamental rights granted to all people by the Indian Constitution including Right to social justice, women's right to a life free from violence, right to agriculture and food, right to good governance and basic services, right to be free from the effects of alcohol and drugs," the former Union Minister said in the post. 'I would like to embark on a 'Tamil Nadu People's Rights Retrieval Journey' with the noble aim of restoring all the rights to the people of Tamil Nadu, and thereby ensuring good governance for them," he said. The culmination on November 1, also marked the Tamil Nadu Day, he said sharing the logo with the catchphrase: 'Reclaim Rights… Save Generations." PTI JSP ADB view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 14:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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WHO Alert: Chikungunya Virus Back After 20 Years, 560 Crore People At Risk
Last Updated: Chikungunya resurfaces after 2 decades, with WHO warning millions across Asia and Europe now being at risk In 2005, Chikungunya wreaked havoc across several countries, beginning in the Indian Ocean region and eventually affecting over half a million people. After seemingly fading away, the virus has now made a worrying comeback, prompting the World Health Organisation (WHO) to issue an urgent alert due to rapidly rising cases across Asia and Europe. 560 Crore People At Risk Worldwide WHO Medical Officer Diana Rojas Alvarez has reportedly revealed that approximately 560 crore people across 119 countries are currently at risk. Chikungunya is transmitted by mosquitoes, especially those active during the rainy season. It can cause high fever, intense joint pain, and in rare cases, long-term disability. There is currently no vaccine available. Rapid Spread Mirrors 2005 Outbreak The 2025 surge has revived memories of the 2005 epidemic, which began on small islands such as La Réunion, Mayotte, and Mauritius. Today, up to 33% of La Réunion's population has reportedly been infected. The virus has also spread to parts of Africa, including Madagascar, Somalia, and Kenya, with signs of epidemic growth in South-East Asia, particularly in India, where increased mosquito breeding during the monsoon season is heightening the threat. Health officials are especially concerned about the virus's spread into Europe, a region where Chikungunya was previously rare. This change is being attributed to global travel and climate change. Since May 1, France has reported around 800 cases, including 12 local transmissions, while Italy has also confirmed an infection. Aedes Mosquitoes: The Daytime Danger Chikungunya is primarily spread by Aedes mosquitoes, which are active during daylight hours and also transmit diseases such as dengue and Zika. These mosquitoes flourish in warm, humid conditions and are particularly difficult to control during rainy seasons. While many recover fully, joint pain can persist for weeks or even months. The elderly and those with existing health issues are at higher risk of complications. With no vaccine or cure currently available, the WHO stresses prevention as the best defence: Global Call To Action The WHO has called on governments and health agencies worldwide to ramp up mosquito control, public awareness campaigns, and disease surveillance to avert a repeat of the 2000s crisis. Early action could be the key to preventing a global outbreak. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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NFO Alert: Motilal Oswal Unveils Special Situations Equity Fund; What It Means
Last Updated: Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has launched the Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund, an open-ended equity scheme focusing on special situations. NFO: Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, an equity-focused fund house, has announced the launch of its New Fund Offer (NFO) 'Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund' ('the scheme'), an open-ended equity scheme following special situation's theme. The fund will be opened between July 25, 2025 to August 8, 2025. The Scheme will re-open for continuous repurchase/resale on August 21, 2025. The primary objective of the scheme is to achieve long term capital appreciation by investing in opportunities presented by special situations such as corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, government policy and/or regulatory changes, disruption, upcoming and new trends, new & emerging sectors, companies/sectors going through temporary unique challenges and other similar instances. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved. The fund will attempt to beat the benchmark Nifty 500 total return index. The fund aims to capitalize on special opportunities in the market by following MOMF's QGLP framework—investing in Quality businesses with high Growth potential, Longevity, and at a reasonable Price. It will adopt a focused, high-conviction, active portfolio management approach. The fund seeks to benefit from company specific (events/ developments), sectoral, or macroeconomic events such as corporate actions, regulatory or policy changes, mergers and acquisitions, or temporary disruptions. The fund is suitable for investors seeking to invest predominantly in equities and equity related instruments following a special situations theme and aiming for Capital appreciation over long term. The Fund will be managed by Mr. Ajay Khandelwal (Fund Manager – Equity component), Mr. Atul Mehra (Fund Manager – Equity component), Mr. Bhalchandra Shinde (Associate Fund Manager – Equity Component), Mr. Rakesh Shetty (Fund Manager – Debt Component), and Mr. Sunil Sawant (Fund Manager – Overseas Securities). Commenting on the launch of the fund, Prateek Agrawal, Managing Director ('MD') and Chief Executive Officer ('CEO') at Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Ltd ('MOAMC), said, 'The Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund is intended for investors seeking to benefit from evolving market dynamics driven by special situations such as policy reforms, corporate actions, and structural shifts across sectors. Leveraging our research-led QGLP investment framework, the fund seeks to build a focused portfolio of companies navigating such transitions, with an emphasis on long-term capital appreciation." view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
